‘Yashobhoomi’ inauguration highlights: 'India is not going to stop now, we will continue to move forward,' says PM Modi

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the PM Vishwakarma scheme on 'Vishwakarma Jayanti' at ‘Yashobhoomi’ convention centre. He said that this scheme will change the lives of our craftsmen.

PM Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme aimed at benefitting traditional artisans and craftspeople.

"I thank PM Narendra Modi for launching the Vishwakarma scheme on 'Vishwakarma Jayanti'...This scheme will definitely change the lives of our craftsmen," MP CM said.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal praised the PM Vishwakarma Yojna that PM Modi launched as part of the ‘Yashobhoomi’ inauguration programme and said that this will not only going to help the marginalised section but will also help create a new ecosystem of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party supremo Pashupati Kumar Paras on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been assiduously working towards empowering the poor and marginalised.

Paras, the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, was speaking at the launch of the PM Vishwakarma scheme in Muzaffarpur.

"The scheme will help make our artisans not only vocal but truly global... their standard of living will improve and they will get recognition," he said.

On the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scheme, dedicated to the 'Vishwakarmas' of the country, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Sunday said that an exhibition, especially for the spouses of the G20 leaders, was set up earlier this month to showcase the works traditional artisans produced over thousands of years.

The External Affairs Minister was speaking at the PM Vishwakarma event, which he attended via video conference from Thiruvananthapuram.

He said that during the recently concluded G20 Summit, in the national capital, PM Modi felt that we should show the world leaders and especially their spouses, the Indian culture and tradition.

"...Often it is seen that a person wishes of presents on his/her birthday but India's 'Pradhansevak' wished of presents for the 'Vishwakarma' community. For 18 traditional professions of our country, the PM launched the 'Vishwakarma' scheme...The PM dedicated a world-class convention centre 'YashoBhoomi' in the country's capital to the country..." says Union Minister Smriti Irani speaking of the inauguration of the ‘Yashobhoomi’ convention centre in Delhi.

The Congress on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the launch of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, alleging that he is "offering yet another election jumla (gimmick)" but continues to be "selectively silent" on the issue of caste census.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the people "won't be fooled again" and it is time for "Prime Minister Modi's retirement".

Earlier on Sunday, Modi launched the ₹13,000-crore PM Vishwakarma Yojana for traditional artisans and craftsmen, and inaugurated the ₹5,400-crore first phase of the state-of-the-art India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) -- 'Yashobhoomi' -- at Dwarka in Delhi.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took part in the launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme which coincided with PM Narendra Modi's birthday and said that PM Vishwakarma scheme would give identity to craftspersons.

Rajnath Singh said, "Since 2014 we have connected small-level artisans with the banking system. PM Vishwakarma scheme would give identity to these small-level craftsmen. Under this scheme, training would also be provided to these craftsmen. During training, ₹500 will be provided to these artisans per day. They would also be provided loans to start their own business. This loan would be provided at a meagre amount of 5 per cent without giving any security.

The two world class convention and exhibition centres -- Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan and Yashobhoomi at Dwarka -- will help promote trade, industry and employment, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the first phase of India International Convention and Expo Centre - 'Yashobhoomi' to the nation at Dwarka on Sunday, while the ITPO's Bharat Mandapam was inaugurated on July 26.

The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme was launched today on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. Under this scheme, the (central) government will spend ₹13,000 crore in five years (for traditional workers)," says Union Agricultural minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

"PM Modi today launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme which will benefit the traditional workers and their families, and help them get the benefits of modern technology. This scheme will benefit nearly 30 lakh families," said Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw."

The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme represents a perfect blend of India's civilisational ethos and traditional craftsmanship, and through this, artisans are being brought into the mainstream, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti' and under this, traditional craftspeople and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi's Dwarka and said centres like this and Bharat Mandapam, which hosted the recently concluded G20 Summit, will make Delhi one of the biggest hubs of conference tourism. After launching the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral, Modi said lakhs of youth are expected to get employment opportunities through 'Yashobhoomi' Convention Centre. Read More

"Mark my words - India is not going to stop now, we will continue to move forward, make new targets and achieve them," says PM Modi at inauguration event of phase-1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - ‘Yashobhoomi’.

"We hope Yashobhoomi will enhance Delhi's image in the world," says PM Modi while concluding his address at the inauguration event of phase-1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - 'Yashobhoomi'

"Under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, the government will provide up to ₹3 lakhs loan without any (bank) guarantee. It has also been ensured that the interest rate is also very low. Govt has decided that ₹1 lakh loan will be given in the beginning and when it is repaid, govt will provide additional ₹2 lakhs loan to the Vishwakarma partners", PM Modi said at the inaugural event of ‘Yashobhoomi’ in Delhi.

Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Modi on Sunday sadi the ‘vocal for local’ campaign aimed at promoting domestic goods is a shared responsibility and needs collective effort for success. He was addressing the crowd at the Yashobhoomi convention centre during the launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme - aimed at supporting artisans and craftspersons.

Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: "Today is Vishwakarma Jayanti, this day is dedicated to artisans. I extend my greetings to the nation on Vishwakarma Jayanti," says PM Modi at inauguration event of phase-1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - 'Yashobhoomi' - in Delhi's Dwarka.

Yashobhommi inauguration LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched 'PM Vishwakarma' for artisans and craftspeople. He was at Yashobhoomi convention centre in Delhi's Dwarka for the event.

Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "In tough global situations, various events of G20 were organised in every corner of India under your (PM Modi) leadership. This connected all Indians and established it as the people's G20. In a newspaper this morning, a senior economist called it 'Modi'fied G20... You passed the New Delhi leaders' declaration which will show a new direction and change the global scenario in the near future..."

Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a new Central Sector Scheme “PM Vishwakarma” with a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore for a period of five years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28).

The scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools.

The scheme also aims at improving the quality, as well as the reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to ensure that the Vishwakarmas are integrated with the domestic and global value chains.

Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, the artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Credit Support upto Rs.1 lakh (First Tranche) and Rs.2 lakh (Second Tranche) with a concessional interest rate of 5%.

The Scheme will further provide Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Incentive for Digital Transactions and Marketing Support.

Yashobhoomi convention centre live updates: Union minister Piyush Goyal wished PM Modi 'happy birthday' while addressing the gathering at the Yashobhoomi convention centre on Sunday.

• The convention centre is based in Delhi's Dwarka.
• It's first phase was launched today on PM Modi's birthday.
• Ahead of the inaguration, PM also launched the extention of Airport Metro Express line, linking Dwarka sector 21 metro to Yashobhoomi metro station.

Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Sunday took a metro ride to reach Dwarka where he was scheduled to inaugurate a slew of projects. As seen in several other previous events, PM Modi prefers to take the metro route while travelling in Delhi. PM Modi took the metro ride from Dhaula Kuan station on the Airport Express line and reached the YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 metro station where he inaugurated the extension of the Airport Line.